H. ‘Fragrant Mist’
Hosta ‘Fragrant Mist’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Section class | IV-7 (Small) |
Overview
Registered in 2006 as a sport of Hosta 'Fragrant Blue', 'Fragrant Mist' is a small-sized cultivar distinguished by blue-green leaves with white margins and a creamy, dot-and-streak pattern resembling the 'Spilt Milk' variegation. Its leaves exhibit a glaucous bloom on both surfaces, with flat margins and an ovate shape with a rounded base.
In the Garden
Reaching approximately 9 inches (22.6 cm) in height and 14 inches (35.1 cm) in diameter, 'Fragrant Mist' forms a compact, mound-like clump with a moderate growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its small size makes it suitable for rock gardens, woodland edges, or the front of shaded borders. Companion plants such as ferns, heucheras, or small shade-tolerant perennials complement its blue-green foliage.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as growth emerges. Like most hostas, it is susceptible to slug and deer damage, so protective measures may be necessary in areas where these pests are prevalent.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 8.9 in (22.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 13.8 in (35.1 cm) |
| Leaf length | 4.7 in (11.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 2.9 in (7.4 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 7 |
| Leaf | slightly blue-green with creamy dots and streaks flat margins; glaucous bloom on top; glaucous bloom underneath; lightly folded |
| Flower scape height | 10.6–13.8 in (26.9–35.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | a unique H.' Fragrant Blue' sport with a 'Spilt Milk' leaf pattern. |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Fragrant Blue' — H. ‘Fragrant Blue’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (IV-7, small size):
- H. ‘Time Traveler’ (2010)
- H. ‘Stars and Stripes’ (2000)
- H. ‘Lodikito’ (2013)
- H. ‘London Fog’ (2006)
- H. ‘Miss Missey’ (2006)
- H. ‘Tornado Glenn’ (2006)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #1906. How we check this data.